Description
A quick, light pasta dish packed with fresh vegetables, perfect for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings.
Ingredients
- Pasta (your choice)
- Bell peppers
- Zucchini
- Carrots
- Cherry tomatoes
- Olive oil
- Garlic
- Salt
- Pepper
- Parmesan cheese
- Basil
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to the package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Add chopped bell peppers, zucchini, and carrots; sauté until tender.
- Stir in cherry tomatoes and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Toss the cooked pasta with the sautéed vegetables.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve warm, garnished with parmesan cheese and fresh basil.
Notes
Cut vegetables evenly for uniform cooking. Use short pasta shapes for best results. Add lemon juice for extra brightness if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg